The Effects of Dietary Protein Restriction and Blood-Pressure Control on the Progression of Chronic Renal Disease

Klahr, Saulo; S. Levey, Andrew; J. Beck, Gerald; W. Caggiula, Arlene; G. Hunsicker, Lawrence; W. Kusek, John; E. Striker, Gary

doi:10.1056/nejm199403313301301

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The Effects of Dietary Protein Restriction and Blood-Pressure Control on the Progression of Chronic Renal Disease

Published in New England Journal of Medicine • Mar 31, 1994

Authors:

Saulo Klahr

Andrew S. Levey

Gerald J. Beck

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Restricting protein intake and controlling hypertension delay the progression of renal disease in animals. We tested these interventions in 840 patients with various chronic renal diseases. METHODS: In study 1, 585 patients with glomerular filtration rates of 25 to 55 ml per minute per 1...

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Medicine

Blood pressure

Renal function

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